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Old 28.11.2009, 05:22
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Re: Why is Bern the capital of Switzerland & not Zürich?

Bern was a compromise. Zurich, Bern, and Lucerne were competing to be the capital. The Swiss French objected to Zurich so Bern was chosen. In compensation, Zurich got the ETH.

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